iOS 8 is the first major software change since Apple released the totally redesigned iOS 7.

The new software will sport interactive notifications, so you can respond to a message without having to leave another app. It will have new gestures, such as double tapping to see a list of frequent contacts.

Despite many digs at Android users throughout the keynote, Apple did unveil a few new features that have long been associated with the Android platform. For example, the new “quick type” feature promises predictive typing suggestions.

Some pointed out that Android has also supported similar notification features before Apple.

One small feature that many social media users seemed to be excited about was the option to remove yourself from group messages.

And on the 8th day God made it so you can opt out of group texts 🙌 #iOS8

The latest edition of Mac OS, named after Yosemite National Park in California, has been redesigned to look more like Apple’s mobile OS with translucent windows and more simplistic app icons.

But the majority of the changes to OS X have to do with how Mac handles users’ files.

Apple has expanded its iCloud storage service so that users can store files of any type, not just those designed for iCloud. The service is also being rolled out to Windows PC’s for the first time.

Similarly, Mail Drop will allow users to send large files over email. Instead of pushing the entire file by email and overloading mail servers, Yosemite will create a link that the recipient can click for the full file.

A new feature called Handoff will also allow users to start an activity on one device and send it off to another to finish – for example, users can start an email on their Mac and finish and send it on their iPad.

Yosemite will be available for free download in the fall. Those who want to try it out sooner can sign up for a public beta program on Apple’s website.

The company also revealed more details on it’s health and fitness tracking venture called Heartkit.

The app, which will be included in iOS 8, will allow users to keep track of their health data including their blood pressure, steps taken, blood-sugar levels, nutrition levels and more. Apple has also teamed up with Nike and the Mayo clinic to develop mobile health apps.

“With your permission, each app can use specific information from other apps to provide a more comprehensive way to manage your health and fitness,” read an Apple press release.

“For example, the Nike+ apps using NikeFuel will be able to pull in other key HealthKit metrics such as sleep and nutrition to build a custom user profile and improve athletic performance.”

Apple also touched on new technology for controlling garage doors, thermostats and other home systems, although the company didn’t say how all the pieces will be linked together through what it calls HomeKit.